36. Fort Washington Lighthouse
Fort Washington MD
autumn 2000
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JOY OF LIGHTHOUSES!
This is Jeffrey’s most visited lighthouse, within an hour’s drive from home and very popular with the young wickie.
As the name implies, Fort Washington is a historic fortress on the Potomac River just downstream from Washington D.C. at Piscataway Creek. The fort itself sits high on a bluff overlooking the river, while the lighthouse is down below at the water’s edge. During the War of 1812, the British sneaked a ship past Fort Washington.
From the fort and lighthouse, you can look upstream and see Jones Point Lighthouse, the Woodrow Wilson Bridge and the monuments of Washington D.C. on a clear day. In season, the fort and museum are open and the park rangers here discharge the cannons!
